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sweep room
 n.— «There is a “sweep room” for students caught cutting class, and a new detention room, where students caught committing infractions like wearing hats or using portable CD players are sent for a couple of hours after school.» —“Crime Falls as Citations Surge In Schools With Extra Officers” by Elissa Gootman New York Times Mar. 25, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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